John R. Cooper, 73, of Pennsburg, passed away December 17, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Beverly (Crowthers) Cooper. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Irvin & Matilda (Gentner) Cooper. John served in the US Navy for 4 years. John was a communications technician for AT&T for 36 years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of New Goshenhoppen UCC in East Greenville. Surviving with his spouse, are daughters: Rebecca Cooper of Green Lane; and Stacey, wife of Tommy Ellixson, of Macungie; grandchildren: Cooper-Sanders and Vander Ellixson; and siblings: Janet Fries, Carol McCallum, and James Cooper, all of Philadelphia; and Grace Halchak, of Ambler; and a sister-in-law: Debra Haas of Sassamansville; and a brother-in-law: Bill Crowthers of Bally. He was predeceased by siblings: Mary Bezanis and Fred Cooper. A Memorial Service will be held at New Goshenhoppen UCC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory for the benefit of his grandchildren to the “Poppy’s Grandsons Fund” at Key Bank. Visit his “Book of Memories” at falkfuneralhomes.com.